Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Boone, North Carolina


The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,737 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% cheaper in Boone
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Boone, NC
Compared to Chicago, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  59.0% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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